St. John's Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. John's Lutheran School in Baraboo, WI serves 113 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town–based community setting.
Founded in 1891, this Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod–affiliated private school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with an average class size of 19.
Annual tuition is $1,500, with 10% of udents receiving an average financial aid grant of $750; the school has a 75% acceptance rate and rolling admissions.
The school offers one Advanced Placement course and employs eight teachers, 10% of whom hold advanced certifications.
John's Lutheran School ranks in the top 20% in Wisconsin for affordability, acceptance rate, and school hiory.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 113 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,500
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. John's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. John's Lutheran School
Pre-K	11
Kind	15
1	14
2	11
3	6
4	9
5	18
6	5
7	9
8	15

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Grade 5 has 18 students the largest class is Grade 5, with more students than any other grade.

Year Founded

1891

Student Body

Total Students

113 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

19 students

Number of AP Courses

1 course

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,500

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Tuition Notes

Deductions are available. In addition to that, financial aid is also available.

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$750

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

John Hartwig

Admissions Associate

Tana Klemm

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John's Lutheran School cost?

St. John's Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,500 for private students.

What schools are St. John's Lutheran School often compared to?

St. John's Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph Parish School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. John's Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of St. John's Lutheran School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 95%. St. John's Lutheran School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Wisconsin with low acceptance rates.

What is St. John's Lutheran School's ranking?

St. John's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Least expensive tuition, Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School?

The application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 8/16/2016

I really loved attending this school when I was a kid. I really love the fact that my kids now go there, and they really like it! The childcare, teachers and staff are great! I would highly recommend sending your kids!

- Posted by Parent - saman

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $4,681 for elementary schools and $10,396 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).